Sikorski Club, also known as the Sikorski Polish Club, is a historic Polish club in
Glasgow
Glasgow ( ; sco, Glesca or ; gd, Glaschu ) is the most populous city in Scotland and the fourth-most populous city in the United Kingdom, as well as being the 27th largest city by population in Europe. In 2020, it had an estimated popul ...
, Scotland.
It was founded as the Polish Social and Educational Society in 1954.
The building, known as Sikorski House, was donated by Sir
Patrick Dollan
Sir Patrick Joseph Dollan (3 April 1885 – 30 January 1963) and his wife, Agnes, Lady Dollan (née Moir; 16 August 1887 –16 July 1966) were Glasgow activists in the Scottish Independent Labour Party. During the First World War the ...
.
It was named in honor of
Władysław Sikorski
Władysław Eugeniusz Sikorski (; 20 May 18814 July 1943) was a Polish military and political leader.
Prior to the First World War, Sikorski established and participated in several underground organizations that promoted the cause for Polish ...
, who served as the Prime Minister of Poland from 1939 to 1943.
In 2016, its existence was jeopardized by a lack of funding for a mandatory renovation of its building.
References
External links
Official website
Clubs and societies in Glasgow
1954 establishments in Scotland
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